Decorative arts — Late 18th century
Plaque, bracelet clasp
Bracelet clasp. An ornamental plaque composed of a gold trophy of musical instruments pierced to show a background of trellis-stamped silver foil under glass. It is contained within a double ribbon border of silver set with marcasites.
The delicately executed gold trophy recalls examples given in late 18th century French pattern books. This plaque recreates in less precious materials one of the pair of diamond set bracelet clasps associated with the marriage of Marie Antoinette in 1770, in the V&A’s collection. This clasp would have been sewn onto a velvet ribbon.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- 62.121/38
- Object name:
- plaque, bracelet clasp
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- late 18th century
- Material:
gold, foil, glass, silver, marcasite
- Measurements/duration:
- L 40 mm, W 35 mm (overall)
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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